4 Nutrition Officer Job Opportunities at World Vision

Nutrition Officer-4 Posts

World Vision 

Kasulu, Kibondo (Nduta and Mtendeli), Kigoma 

Job Description

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Activity

• Participate in the development of action plans to address barriers to the effective adoption of improved nutrition practices
• Design and ensure the provision of quality nutritional education and counseling to pregnant and lactating women, people living with HIV aids, moderately malnourished cases children under two, and children under five of age in collaboration with RNV’s
• Organize and ensure effective home visits to eligible beneficiaries
• Ensure the presence of circle and daily food distribution plans and ensure that they are known to all key stakeholders
• Supervise and support Refugee Nutrition Volunteers in delivering nutrition services in the implementation area.
• Ensure that food commodities are handled as per commodities principles,
• Compile periodical food distribution reports and nutritional updates reports

End Results

• Action plans developed and shared with key Supervisor
• Sessions developed and executed
• Quality home visits made
• Plans developed and shared accordingly
• RNVs assumed their roles precisely
• The Absence of losses and internal controls enhanced
• Quality reports adhered too

KNOWLEDGE/ QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLES

Required Professional Experience

• One-year experience in working with humanitarian operations,
• Experience in implementing Nutritional programs
• Experience in working with refugee programs

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

• Training in nutrition programs, response training,

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Degree in Nutrition field from a recognized institution

Travel and/or Work Environment

• Refugee camps

Physical Requirements

• Should be physically fit

Language Requirements

• Fluent in English and Swahili

DECISION MAKING

• The role needs regular discussion making

CORE COMPETENCIES

Be Safe and Resilient
Deliver Results
Build Relationships
Be Accountable
Learn and Develop
Improve and Innovate
Partner and Collaborate
Embrace Change
Model Self-Management
Engage, Influence, Lead and Grow Others
Run an Effective and Agile Organisation
Develop the Organisation for the Future

Applicant Type Accepted: Local Applicants Only

Applicant Types Accepted: Local Applicants Only

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